Marisa Manes

Marisa Manes’ Italian heritage has inspired a lifelong passion for Italy and its culture. Her deep personal connection to the country, combined with extensive travel experience, allows her to design journeys that capture both the well-known highlights and the authentic local experiences that make Italy so uniquely rewarding.

Marisa has lived in Milan and has a particular affinity with northern Italy — especially the Lombardy region, with its combination of world-class culture, fashion, cuisine and the spectacular Italian lake district on its doorstep. This first-hand knowledge gives her clients an insider perspective that goes well beyond what a guidebook can offer.

Whether planning a guided group tour or a private self-drive itinerary through the back roads of Umbria, Marisa is known for her meticulous planning, her ability to anticipate client needs and her commitment to providing an exceptional service to every traveller she works with.

Marisa’s Italian roots give her a genuine cultural fluency that enriches the itineraries she designs — from recommending the right neighbourhood to stay in Florence to knowing which local festivals are worth timing a trip around.